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Airport workers miss pay as US government shutdown hits one month
US Fed's preferred inflation gauge edges down
US Fed's preferred inflation gauge edges down

The US Federal Reserve's preferred inflation gauge came in slightly lower than expected in January, registering 2.8 percent growth over a year ago, according to data released Friday ahead of a key central bank rate-setting meeting next week.

March 13, 2026

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Six Georgian rugby internationals suspended for doping violations
Six Georgian rugby internationals suspended for doping violations

Six Georgian men's rugby international players have been suspended for doping violations following a joint investigation by World Rugby and the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), it was announced on Friday.

March 13, 2026

'Talking drum' looted by France in 1916 back in Ivory Coast
'Talking drum' looted by France in 1916 back in Ivory Coast

The Djidji Ayokwe "talking drum", which was looted by French colonial troops in 1916 and taken to France, arrived back in Ivory Coast Friday, in the latest repatriation of stolen artefacts.

March 13, 2026

Trump says 'honor' to be killing Iranian military
Trump says 'honor' to be killing Iranian military

President Donald Trump said Friday he feels honored to be killing Iran's leadership, calling them "deranged scumbags."

March 13, 2026

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Deadly blast rocks Iran as leaders rally in show of defiance
Deadly blast rocks Iran as leaders rally in show of defiance

Deadly explosions rocked Tehran close to a pro-government rally attended by top officials Friday, as Israel and Iran unleashed fresh strikes in a war that has ignited the Middle East and threatens to torpedo the world economy.

March 13, 2026

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EU states back ban on AI generating sexualised deepfakes
EU states back ban on AI generating sexualised deepfakes

EU nations on Friday backed a ban on AI systems generating sexualised deepfakes, after an outcry over such images produced by Elon Musk's AI chatbot Grok.

March 13, 2026